Author Talk: Tess Woods

We all think we have a book in us. We often get as far as putting down a few hundred words. Yet, how often do you actually finish reading a book, let alone write your first fiction novel in 3 days?

Let me introduce you to author Tess Woods. A Perth author who wrote her first draft after she woke from a dream, obsessed by the main character’s dilemma in a scene.

Tess had never written a book or had any interest in writing before she sat down to write the first draft of Love at First Flight.

I had the opportunity to meet Tess a few weeks ago at our local Dymocks Store book tour event.

Tess with Taryn (Dymocks Team)

Outgoing, friendly, chatty and immaculately dressed (I was a bit embarrassed I was in my work uniform!), the love Tess had for her characters and the book itself shone through as she shared her writing journey from draft to published work. It was refreshing to have a realistic point of view on getting a book published and how timing is everything in relation to book launches.

I am not going to give out spoilers but Love at First Flight is the story of a a love triangle between a woman in a loving but boring marriage and the random passenger on a flight from Perth to Melbourne. After a short affair, her husband learns the truth.

What happens next? Not what you think it will.

Buy the book and you will find out how this romantic tale (with a twist) ends.

Love at first flight was an enjoyable read by a first time author and I found the characters to be both flawed yet relatable. The main character actually reminded me of a few people I have known in my life, people who want to know if the grass was greener on the other side, even though the consequences were a massive risk to their normal existence on all sides.

We often see marital affairs as black & white events. This book explores all three sides of the equation and the toll we take on for love and to “be seen” and acknowledged in a relationship.

I’d love to write a novel as I love writing and tend to think that… if one loves writing the natural progression is to write a novel; but I struggle with ideas so am always interested in how others find their inspiration.Deborah recently posted…My personal first aid kit

Sounds like a great read! I often wonder about random passengers who meet on a plane and whether their love would last. Will have to look out for this one. Thanks for linking up, Lisa! Nice to see your blog on FYBF again!

I did once meet someone on a train when I was 17 and almost stayed in Paris with him instead of going on with my friends to the South of France. Was supposed to meet him later… but he was never seen again. Ah, romantic memories….

I think human relationships are very complex and am very non-judgemental about affiars, however NO INTEREST in having one myself!

Ahh that sounds like a Sliding Doors moment Seana. I definitely think there are many sides to the truth or meaning of an affair. I have enough men in my life (one hubby & 3 boys) so an affair is not on my radar either. thanks for visiting x

Hi Lisa,
I was just checking my website statistics and saw that several visitors had been referred from this site in the last month – so I clicked the link and was surprised and delighted to find this piece. Thank you so much for the feature! I’m so pleased you enjoyed the talk and it was really lovely to meet you. Btw work clothes or not, you looked gorgeous! Xx